FINDING HAPPINESS STARTS WITH YOU.

I can't even remeber the last time I was into hoop earrings.. but I'm clearly (slightly) into them again, not sure how long this will last but I'm loving it in the time being! Recurring fashion trends are the best.

Anyway, that's not the topic of today's post. I'd like to get on a bit more personal of a level today.
I don't tend to revolve my blog around any negative issues of my life only because I'd like to keep it a safe and happy place to express myself in a creative way and share my thoughts and passions.

But to be honest, the last few weeks were a bit rough though, I won't go into much detail but let's just say it included two broken hearts, lots of sleepless nights and endless cries. There's also a new baby in the house (who you'll meet very soon), which isn't even nearly a bad thing but it does require lots of work and helping out with family where I'd need the energy and mood I haven't had lately.
I could safely say I lost my hapiness at the time. But I've been trying damn hard to get it back.

Personally I don't think that hapiness is a 'gift' you recieve for a lifetime after something specific you've accomplished. It's not accurate to say "I'll land this job, then I'll be happy" or "I'll be happy when I turn 18" and certainly not "I will find true happiness the moment I won't need any help from others" No, be happy now.
The thing about happiness is that it's in the moments that come and go, the little things. Learn to find it in a hug, a kiss from your mom, a smile or a new passport stamp.
It's also known to live in your mindset. They way you think and the way you act. If you want to be happy try to stay positive, eveything is temporary and all will pass, even if it doesn't feel like it at the moment.

To be truly happy you need to let go of everything that hurts you, even if you don't want to or don't see it at first. Live in the moment and even though you always hear you have to put other first, being selfish sometimes is ok too. You never see anyone sad making others happy. Don't be afraid to say no when the time comes.
I'm obviously guilty of some (if not all) of these things but I'm practicing what I preach and just trying to be a better person than I was yesterday. Hope it helped some of you out.
What do you do to achieve happiness in your life? Leave me a comment below!

I love your quote: It's not accurate to say "I'll land this job, then I'll be happy" ... and so on...how true! it is so important to not only just be optimistic about the future, but optimistic about the NOW! love this and it is so important to hear that again every once in a while. I am joining your blog on bloglovin' - love your style and blog!